American River Resort in Coloma offers direct access to the South Fork American River with multiple camping options (tent sites, platform cabin tents, RV sites with full hookups, and cabins) spread across 30 wooded acres along the riverbank.

The resort provides amenities including an in-ground swimming pool, catch-and-release fishing pond, river access areas, and daily whitewater rafting and river tubing trips departing from the property.

Note that cell phone reception is limited (Verizon only) and GPS may not work reliably in the area; reservations are highly recommended, especially for riverfront sites near the popular Troublemaker Rapid.